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2007 Toyota Avalon
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So the weather outside is rain+snow+sleet and I need to activate the front windshield defogger.
No problem, I press the button for front windshield defogger and it activates.
But, now the recirculated air drops as the system pulls in outside air. Not a problem on the highway, but in stop and go traffic in a city or urban street, the exhaust fumes begin to permeate the vehicle.
And there is no override.
So to keep the defogger active without gassing my passengers and me, I need to open a window to obtain some air to circulate and clear the passenger compartment
Isn’t this a clever nifty programming effort on the part of a Toyota denizen?
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It sure would be nice to have some tie downs in the trunk.
Except for the hooks for where the cargo net can be affixed and where a package can be secured, there is no easy way to secure a basket or anything else in area aft of each wheel cover assembly. Yes, there are some torsion bars for the trunk lid but nothing really to keep items from rolling around.
I carry a few items and I wanted to keep them, in a plastic wastepaper basket on either side, e.g.: windshield washer fluid, paper towels, gloves, engine oil, leather cleaner, windshield ice spray, etc.
I don’t want to put in a milk box, as then I would lose luggage space which is already cramped with the depth of all the items below the rear deck that the pace is barely usable.
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Center console lid is pain
The center console, between the seats and under the elbow, has a lid, which slides forward. As nice as it is to have this slide forward, access to the compartment is extremely difficult at all times.
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Roland
Thanks in advance for your help.
Roland
Everyone should have a tire gage in the glove box and check pressures at least once a month.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Like the previous posts, I am amazed that folks are not familar with all the information that Toyota provides for them.
I believe this is the same as the DVD. If not, it has the same info.
Here is an interesting article about TPMS in general and Toyota's implementation in particular:
http://www.tirereview.com/?type=art&id=81377
This happens when the weather is dry and no moisture on the windshield. I am sure this is still a problem on the 2008 Avalon since Toyota considers this a normal condition.
So I think a wish list is just that because Toyota will do what they want, just like when GM was riding high Toyota has the same out look and that is WHAT IS GOOD FOR TOYOTA IS GOOD FOR IT'S CUSTOMERS.
Anyone out there have an idea how many more miles you can drive when the gas light is on for a 2007 avalon xls?
Also anyone ever experience when shutting the trunk, the gas cap pops open too? Don't get me wrong I love my avalon; just something I noticed.
Also i've yet to purchase the maintainence guide, but anyone know if changing the oil is difficult (filter location, etc.)?
Thanks in advance!
There are step by step pictures and instructions available on the net for filter change, and the replacement filter element, with instructions, is available at various auto parts stores. I have done the oil/filter twice and it is OK now, but you need small ramps or a lift to get under the vehicle.
Roland
The dealer measured the temperature and agreed that the rear was much hotter then the front. They checked a 2008 and it had the same problem.
They are going to check with Toyota on a possible fix since they don't know what to do.
Any one else have this problem. Any solutions?
Thanks,
Roland
P.S. while your looking at the door, note where the filter is and try to change it yourself next time. The dealer charges way too much money for a 5 minute job. Any auto parts store will have the filter.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Roland
How many miles on your Av? Mine just hit 20K and I looked at the filters (air/cabin) and they were surprisingly clean. I am going to replace them before the next service (25K) anyway. I don't drive in any dusty conditions, maybe that has something to do with it.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Roland ( the old hippy )
I wish I grew up with the muscle cars! You are right about that V6 though. Powerful and pretty good at the pump too! I have a year left on my lease and even though the Avalon will be pretty much be unchanged for '09 I will most likely end up in another one. Unless the Hyundai Genesis is all its cracked up to be.... but that's another story!
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Roland
An easy check is to travel an interstate and watch the mileage as you pass the mile marker signs. Within 5 miles you will see a stunning difference in the miles indicated and the mile marker signs. I have done this on at least 3 different interstates, same result each time. How the speed can be right and the mileage off, I have no clue... Speed checks fine on roadside construction warning radar. Others have posted similar results.
Hope this helps, try a search on "3%" without the "" marks.
You might even be able to adjust the operational temperature of the tire pressure to the correct level and bring the odometer into closer "tolerance".
And by-the-by my GPS indicates that those road markers are correctly placed on the average but not necessarily otherwise.
Requested and Answered by Smuook on 30-Jan-2007 23:53 (69 reads)
1. Turn the ignition ON but don't start engine (Ignition ON by pressing ENGINE START STOP button twice with foot OFF the gas)
2. Make sure speedometer is in odometer (ODO) display
3. Turn ignition OFF
4. Turn ignition ON again without starting it
5. Press and hold odometer button. After 10 seconds and while still holding the button, buckle your seat belt.
6. ODO display will change to b-on or b-off depending on the pressing of the odometer button.
7. When odometer is set to b-0ff you ar
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
http://members.cox.net/n0v8or/avalon_oil_change.pdf
Roland
All you need to do is watch the mile marker as you pass, observe the mileage shown on the dash and say it out loud. Watch when you pass the next marker, and again, say the mileage shown out loud. If your car has the error, within 5 miles you will hear the difference. Use the trip mileage with tenths. Have fun, post your results...
Let me add for anyone interested that at 21k miles my '07 Limited w/Nav is still near perfect. Nothing but oil changes and tire rotations so far......
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